11 Ways to Work Full-Time and Study Full-Time Simultaneously
By Jimmy Zwane Balancing a full-time job while studying full-time is not for the faint-hearted. It demands discipline, sacrifice, and smart planning. But with the right strategies, it's absolutely doable—and even rewarding. Many students in South Africa and across the world are juggling both work and academics to build better futures for themselves and their families. Whether you're supporting yourself...
Top 10 Part‑Time Jobs for South African Students
By Jimmy Zwane If you’re a student in South Africa looking to earn some income while you study, there are quite a few flexible part‑time jobs out there that can fit around your timetable. Below are ten great options—along with tips on how to pick and manage them successfully. 1. Tutor (Online or In‑Person) If you excel at a subject (for example...
SA’s First EV Skills Centre to Launch in Pretoria as Auto Industry Gears Up for Electric Future
By Jimmy Zwane17 October 2025 Pretoria — The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is set to open a state-of-the-art training hub in Rosslyn, Pretoria, aimed at equipping South African automotive workers and students with cutting-edge skills in electric and new energy vehicles (NEVs). The facility, named the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, is scheduled to launch on 31 October and will be...
Silent Struggles: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Among University Students in South Africa
By Jimmy Zwane University life brings the promise of freedom, growth, and opportunity. But beneath the energy of campus life, many students in South Africa are facing a quieter and more painful challenge — a mental health crisis that remains largely hidden. Across the country, research shows that depression, anxiety, and trauma are affecting a significant portion of the student population....
NMU Student Killed in Off-Campus Attack, Manhunt Underway
By Jimmy Zwane Gqeberha – A Nelson Mandela University (NMU) student was fatally stabbed during a violent break-in at an off-campus residence in Summerstrand on the night of 13 October 2025. According to police, an unidentified male suspect, believed to be around 25 years old, entered the student residence armed with a knife. During the attack, two students—aged 23 and 20—were...
When Citizens Replace the State: South Africans Are Going Off the Service Grid
By The Conversation Africa, adapted for clarity South Africa’s constitution guarantees citizens access to essential services like housing, electricity, water, sanitation, and security. But in reality, millions are experiencing daily disruptions — water cuts, sewage spills, power outages, and unreliable policing — prompting households across income levels to increasingly take matters into their own hands. Researchers Fiona Anciano, Charlotte Lemanski, Christina...
Bridging Climate Change, Agriculture, Indigenous Knowledge, and Entrepreneurship to Strengthen Farming Communities in eThekwini
By Jimmy Zwane KwaZulu-Natal’s agriculture sector faces mounting pressure as climate change intensifies, threatening food security and livelihoods in a province that accounts for over 22% of South Africa’s agricultural households. With shifting rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather events, farmers are grappling with uncertainty and risk. Amid these challenges, Indigenous knowledge—cultivated over generations through close observation of the environment—offers...
NWU’s Lesego Molema Nominated for National Agricultural Award
By Jimmy Zwane Lesego Molema, a second-year animal science student at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, is making headlines after being nominated for a prestigious national award in agriculture. His nomination for the South African Agricultural Awards, set to take place in Durban on 7 November 2025, marks a first for NWU — no student from the university has ever...
IAUP President Urges Universities to Embrace the AI Revolution
By Jimmy ZwanePublished: October 17, 2025, 6:30 a.m. KST “Change is no longer optional.” That was the core message from Shawn Chen, President of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), as he urged higher education institutions across the globe to respond swiftly and seriously to the transformative rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking during an interview with The Korea Times...
UCT Students Drive Food Security Forward with Innovative Tech Solutions
By Jimmy Zwane At the heart of South Africa’s battle against food insecurity, a group of University of Cape Town (UCT) students has crafted a groundbreaking tech tool to support small-scale farmers. Engineering student Phemelo Maile and his team took top honours at the 2025 TCS Sustainathon South Africa, showcasing a solution that helps farmers monitor their crops affordably and...
